Automation index
How much of a Waste technician’s job can AI already do?
A waste code comes earlier. The waste going where it should, not the next bin, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Waste technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#401 / 643
View rankingWaste technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Code, characterise and the paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the mix and the one you cannot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Move, the haulier and the note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Inspection, the tip and not hiding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The producer, the saving and not diluting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Where it should, not next door.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- waste codes
- characterise waste
- transfer notes
- the tip
- mixing
- producers
- waste papers
- not dilute
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-4042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2143
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#283 / 643
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310